Politicians from all stripes across Canada are reacting to the election results south of the border.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he looks forward to working with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Trudeau said Canada and the United States enjoy an “extraordinary relationship” that is unique on the world stage.
“Our shared geography, common interests, deep personal connections, and strong economic ties make us close friends, partners, and allies,” wrote Trudeau in a statement Saturday.
“We will further build on this foundation as we continue to keep our people safe and healthy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and work to advance peace and inclusion, economic prosperity, and climate action around the world.”
Congratulations, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Our two countries are close friends, partners, and allies. We share a relationship that’s unique on the world stage. I’m really looking forward to working together and building on that with you both.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 7, 2020
Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, in a statement on Twitter, said Canada and the U.S. have a historic alliance.
“Canada’s Conservatives will always work with the U.S. to advance our common values and close economic ties,” said O’Toole.
Congratulations to @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. Canada and the U.S. have a historic alliance. Canada’s Conservatives will always work with the U.S. to advance our common values and close economic ties.
— Erin O'Toole (@erinotoole) November 7, 2020
Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the federal New Democratic Party, also took to Twitter to congratulate Biden and Harris.
Singh said Harris has made history as the first woman and person of colour to be elected vice-president.
“More importantly, you’ve sparked the imagination for generations of young women to come,” he said.
Congratulations, President-elect @JoeBiden.
As the Trump Presidency comes to an end I'm reminded of Jack's final words
"Love is better than anger.
Hope is better than fear.
Optimism is better than despair.
So let us be loving, hopeful & optimistic.
And we’ll change the world."— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) November 7, 2020
Annamie Paul, the new leader of the Green Party of Canada, also paid tribute to Harris on her historic victory.
Paul said the election is a chance to “usher in a new chapter in the vital U.S.-Canada relationship.”
“We should expect to see enhanced climate commitments across North American,” she said.
Paul said she shares Biden’s commitment to impose Carbon Border Tariffs on carbon-intensive goods from jurisdictions which fail to meet their climate obligations.
On behalf of @CanadianGreens, I want to congratulate President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris on their historic win. In particular, I want to pay tribute to Kamala as she becomes the highest-ranking woman in the history of the United States. #cdnpoli
— Annamie Paul (@AnnamiePaul) November 7, 2020
